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Hundreds queue up in front of the Emart supermarket in Go Vap District. |
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Every aisle in the supermarket was packed, despite authorities pleas for caution. Frozen food and fruit were "sold out" in quick time. This is the second time that HCMC is implementing a two-week socially distancing measure city-wide, the first being in April last year. |
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Van, a Go Vap District resident, said: "The supermarket is often crowded during the weekend. I got here very early, but many people were already hoarding food items. Since the Covid-19 situation is complicated and city has urged residents to limit going out, I am grabbing some extra instant noodles for my kids." |
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The pork shelves are empty. Supermarket staff were trying to re-stock whatever shelves they could. |
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Tran Huu Yen Phuong, a Binh Thanh District resident, sat down on the floor as she waited her turn to pay. |
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At the Mega Market supermarket on Hanoi Highway, long queues of people waited outside at 1 p.m. |
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In the 10,000-meter-square supermarket, 250 customers were allowed to enter at one time. |
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All 26 counters at the supermarkets were busy serving customers with carts laden with food and other supplies. Most of them maintained social distancing, standing in marked locations. |
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My Tien loads bread, vegetables, dried food, rice and other items on to the counter before paying for them. |
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Six kilometers away, the Co.opmart outlet in Thu Duc roundabout witnessed a rush Sunday afternoon. |
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Consumers focused on stockpiling dried food, vegetables, fruits, meat and fish. |
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Supermarket employees unload fresh cucumbers to restock its shelves. |